ValidMind, a leader in model risk management and AI governance, has appointed Jan Larsen as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Formerly on the company’s Advisory Board, Larsen brings deep expertise in capital markets, credit risk, and enterprise analytics to the executive team. His appointment reflects ValidMind’s strategic expansion amid rising demand for AI-native risk management solutions in financial services and beyond.
Jan Larsen’s Background and Expertise
1. Leadership Experience in Financial Risk
- Former President and Head of CRISIL Integral IQ (previously Global Research & Risk Solutions).
- Led global delivery of analytics and risk solutions for major financial institutions.
- Recognized thought leader in model development, capital markets, and enterprise risk.
2. Strategic Insight and Industry Influence
- Served on ValidMind’s Advisory Board before transitioning to CRO.
- Brings a practitioner’s perspective to product development and go-to-market strategies.
Vision for Modernizing Model Risk Management
1. Need for Continuous Validation in the AI Era
- Traditional annual model reviews are no longer sufficient.
- AI speeds up the model development lifecycle, requiring ongoing validation.
- ValidMind’s platform supports continuous, automated validation processes.
2. Objective, Scalable, and Cost-Effective Approach
- ValidMind reduces manual overhead and inconsistencies in validation.
- Enables financial institutions to manage risk more efficiently and accurately.
- Significantly cuts validation costs while improving model governance.
Expanding Scope: Beyond Financial Institutions
1. AI Governance as a Cross-Industry Imperative
- Increasing adoption of AI across sectors like insurance, healthcare, and asset management.
- Growing need for model transparency, traceability, and regulatory alignment.
2. ValidMind’s Broader Impact
- AI governance becoming core to enterprise operations—not just in banking.
- ValidMind positioned to serve a broader market of risk-sensitive industries.
CRO Role and Organizational Impact
1. Driving Global Revenue Strategy
- Larsen will lead ValidMind’s revenue organization, including sales, partnerships, and customer success.
- Key focus on scaling delivery for clients adapting to regulatory and technological shifts.
2. Strengthening Product and Customer Alignment
- Will work closely with product and GTM teams to ensure platform capabilities match evolving market needs.
- Aims to accelerate client value through faster, smarter, and safer validation workflows.
Jan Larsen’s appointment as CRO marks a pivotal moment for ValidMind as it scales to meet the growing need for AI-native model governance solutions. His leadership and vision reinforce ValidMind’s mission to modernize risk management, not just in banking—but across industries embracing AI at scale.
